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BHUTAN - Punakha

Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955 and is about 72 km away from Thimphu. Unlike Thimphu it is quite warm in winter and hot in summer. It is located at an elevation of 1,200 metres above sea level and rice is grown as the main crop along the river valleys of two main rivers of Bhutan, the Pho Chu and Mo Chu.
Pungthang Dewachen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness) or Punakha Dzong was constructed by Tuebi Zaow Balip under the great command of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637 and believed to have been completed in a two year time period. It is also the country's most beautiful Dzong. It is the winter residence of Bhutan's Central Monastic Body led by HH the Je Khenpo. In 1907, Punakha Dzong was the site of the coronation of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first King of Bhutan.
BEST TIME to VISIT BHUTAN

 

 

BEST TIME to TRAVEL to PUNAKHA
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From November to April
 
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